Chapter 34 Sharing a Pillow, Snuggling Together
That's true.
Yu Wenxue accepted the suggestion in just one second, after all, it had been a long time since she had slept with Leng Baobao.
Furthermore, since she had secretly followed them here, she shouldn't cause trouble for others and should consider the bigger picture.
But soon another thing began to bother her.
The beds here are too small.
She could understand that special times call for special measures, but the bed was always bigger than this, whether in the imperial palace or the marquis's residence.
It's more than three times.
She looked down at the pillow she had brought, couldn't help but curl her toes, and asked, "Do you think this bed will collapse if two people sleep on it?"
Gu Yun Shen: "You can sleep in the bed yourself."
"Then what will you do?"
“Here.” Gu Yunshen pointed to the wooden stool next to him.
“Okay.” Yu Wenxue didn’t refuse. She had already taken a shower before coming. She took off her shoes and socks and crawled into bed.
The quilt has a faint medicinal scent, probably from being fumigated with herbs; it smells very pleasant.
After a busy day, she closed her eyes and began to think about what to do next.
Wu Yu's existence has always been a problem. Although, according to the original plot, he did not succeed in drugging her, it is inevitable that something unexpected might happen.
After all, the original book did not mention that Gu Yun Shen was also involved, which shows that the details of the plot will change as the characters change.
After much thought, we still need to address the problem at its root.
The sound of fabric rustling reached my ears; it must be Gu Yun Shen returning after his bath.
She turned over and stared blankly at the bed.
The environment here isn't great; the tables are low, and the wooden stools are even lower. Perhaps because it's been around for so long, many places have developed wormholes.
He's so short, and he's so tall, wouldn't he be uncomfortable?
Immediately afterwards, the wooden stool made a creaking sound, sounding very fragile.
Yu Wenxue silently memorized the multiplication tables in her mind.
One times seven equals seven, two times seven equals fourteen...
I recited it twice, but I still couldn't fall asleep.
The closed eyes opened again.
She pulled back the covers to let in some fresh air, deciding not to sleep anymore. She casually started a conversation, asking, "Second Young Master, what is your wish?"
Gu Yun Shen closed his eyes slightly and slowly said, "No."
"Oh~"
After a while, she continued, "Is there anything you want?"
"have."
Yu Wenxue became interested and turned her face to face him: "For example?"
They've known each other for so long, and apart from that silver-white swallow sachet, she hasn't given her anything meaningful. Out of courtesy, she wants to prepare a presentable gift.
Things like those oddly shaped wooden carvings and used handkerchiefs are too shabby.
Gu Yun Shen opened his eyes, staring intently at her, then curled his lips into a smile: "Whatever you want, you'll give it to me?"
Yu Wenxue thought about it carefully, choosing her words thoughtfully: "Anything is within my capabilities."
“But you know, I don’t have money. I can’t afford anything too expensive.” She paused, then continued, “However, if you’re not in a hurry, I can sell a couple more paintings when I get back. I made quite a bit of money on the last one…”
"No rush, let's talk about it in half a month."
Gu Yun Shen's voice was still devoid of emotion, but her intuition told her that he was very happy, and she laughed along with him.
The wooden planks creaked again, the sound particularly clear in the cramped space.
Yu Wenxue moved over a bit, thinking that he slept quite properly, and invited him over: "Why don't you come up and sleep here? I think a bed board is sturdier than a wooden stool."
What if the wooden stool suddenly collapses and he falls on his butt?
The thought of this scene is hilarious.
"No need," Gu Yunshen refused.
"Come up here, the ground is cold."
"It's alright."
"..."
Yu Wenxue knew this person was inherently rebellious.
Coincidentally, so was she.
So she got out of bed, grabbed his arm, and forcefully pushed him onto the bed, mimicking the classic lines of a domineering CEO: "Tonight, you're sleeping here, and you're not allowed to go anywhere."
Gu Yun Shen paused for a moment, then said, "Okay."
The two huddled together, their bodies pressed close together.
Her hair was draped over his shoulder, and the top of her head was pressed against his chin. The position looked so intimate that Yu Wenxue could clearly hear his heartbeat.
It's a bit big and a bit noisy.
She rolled over, trying to ignore the strange movement.
In a corner where she couldn't see him, Gu Yun Shen gently held a strand of her hair and pressed it against his heart.
*
The next morning, Yu Wenxue got up early to prepare to go to the nearby mountains to collect herbs.
The book mentions a herb called indigo, which grows deep in the mountains, has a slightly bitter taste, and is effective in clearing heat and detoxifying.
Lu Qingsheng had difficulty moving around, and Lin Qingwan was busy preparing medicine for the patients. Feeling that she should do her part, she took the initiative to take on the task of collecting herbs.
There is a mountain in the east called Yaoshan, which is famous for producing the precious medicinal herb Xue Lingzhi.
Since there were no snow-covered lingzhi mushrooms this season, Yu Wenxue followed some local children to collect indigo.
Most of them were children who had lost their parents in the floods, and they formed small groups of three or five, each with their own faction.
When they reached the halfway point of the mountain, the group parted ways, agreeing to meet at the foot of the mountain in half an hour.
Yu Wenxue searched for a long time according to the drawings Lu Qingsheng had made, and finally found the indigo in a clump of grass.
I heard the rustling sound of footsteps.
She thought the children had returned and was about to call them when she saw an unexpected person.
Wu Yu carried a shovel, looking around as if he were looking at something.
Yu Wenxue used the big tree to conceal herself and observed Wu Yu's every move.
The man swiftly dug a large pit with his knife and threw the object in his arms into it.
The movements were executed in one smooth motion, without any hesitation or delay.
Yu Wenxue held her breath, afraid of revealing her whereabouts.
After all, this was in the middle of nowhere, and he still had the tools for committing the crime. If he showed himself rashly, he might lose his life.
After Wu Yu left, she decided to go and find out what this person was up to.
She had only taken a few steps when she heard a male voice behind her: "Miss Yu."
Yu Wenxue was having trouble breathing.
She turned around and said with an awkward smile, "What a coincidence, Mr. Wu."
Are you here to gather herbs too?
Wu Yu stared at her, trying to read something from her face. Seeing that she looked normal, he smiled and said, "Yes."
He planted the shovel into the ground, stirring up the sand and gravel.
He clapped his hands, stepped forward, and asked, "How long have you been here, young lady?"
Yu Wenxue feigned composure and asked, "Not long after, what about you?"
"I just arrived too, why don't we come together?"
Not knowing whether to leave or stay, Yu Wenxue reluctantly nodded, "Okay."
"Fairy Sister!"
A child's innocent voice saved her from her predicament.
Several children, carrying bamboo baskets on their backs, rushed over laughing, forming a circle and eagerly showing off their work.
That was close!
Yu Wenxue patted the child's head and said to the person behind her, "Young Master Wu, would you like to come along?"
Wu Yu followed behind the group and smiled, "It seems the young lady is quite popular with the children."
"It's alright, it's alright."
"May I ask, what is your relationship with Lord Gu?"
You know it's presumptuous of you to ask?
Yu Wenxue, well aware of the principle of "the fox borrows the tiger's power," countered with, "Guess?"
"I guess they must be lovers?"
Yu Wenxue smiled but remained silent.
In situations like this, remaining silent is the best response.
Anyway, this isn't the first or second time she's used this opportunity, she'll find a way to make it up to Gu Yunshen.
She wouldn't tell him unless he asked.
If he asks, just pretend you don't know.
Returning from their fruitful trip, Yu Wenxue and her children collected enough medicinal herbs for the next three days.
However, she remained uneasy about Wu Yu's conspiracy.
In the evening, when Gu Yunshen had some free time, she secretly pulled him aside and vividly recounted what had happened during the day.
After saying this, Yu Wenxue's throat was practically parched. She picked up the teacup on the table and drank it all in one gulp, then said mysteriously, "So? Shall we go take a look?"
Gu Yun Shen's gaze lingered on the water droplets at the corner of her lips.
The teacup she was using was the one he had just drunk from.
After a long pause, he looked away and asked, "Are you curious about him?"
“He must have some unspeakable secret.” Yu Wenxue tried to persuade him: “Look, he’s a foreign man, traveling back and forth between the two places to do business, yet he’s still not fluent in the Central Plains dialect. How is he going to negotiate and bargain with those merchants?”
"Furthermore, all his men are sick, while he himself is perfectly fine, able to eat, drink, and dig pits. It's like suspicion is written all over his face."
As she spoke, a gardenia flower fell from Yu Wenxue's hair.
This is what the group of children put on her when she came down the mountain this morning.
The petals slid down her body, bringing with them a refreshing fragrance.
Gu Yun Shen lowered his eyes, his gaze hidden beneath his long eyelashes, revealing a turbulent undercurrent.
He didn't look at her, but reached out and took the gardenia. The veins on the back of his hand throbbed, and his voice was a little hoarse: "You want me to go with you?"
Yu Wenxue nodded: "I don't trust anyone but you."
Gu Yun Shen chuckled softly to himself: "When do we depart?"
If time could be turned back, Yu Wenxue would definitely not choose to do it in the middle of the night.
At this moment, a classic song suddenly played in my head: "The Lightning That Will Strike You Is on Its Way."
It's black, really black.
The night was quiet, which inevitably reminded her of the wild beasts she had encountered during the spring hunt.
They came here to find out the truth, but it seems like they're doing something sneaky and malicious.
To avoid falling, she could only hold onto Gu Yun Shen's sleeve tightly.
"It was roughly around this spot; I marked it back then," Yu Wenxue said, pointing to the pink ribbon on the tree while holding an oil lamp.
"You have a good memory."
Sure enough, a wooden box was unearthed shortly afterward.
It was a very ordinary wooden box, with an unremarkable appearance, and it wasn't even locked.
If it were an ordinary object, why would Wu Yu go to the mountain to dig a pit and bury it?
Yu Wenxue exclaimed excitedly, "Quickly open it and see what's inside!"
The wooden box was opened, revealing a small porcelain jar inside, with two dark, worm-like creatures wriggling about.
By the dim light of the oil lamp, Gu Yunshen could see what was inside.
Seeing that he remained silent, Yu Wenxue urged, "Is this insect poisonous?"
Gu Yun Shen closed the lid, a dangerous glint in his eyes. "It's a love potion."
What is this?
"This is a secret Gu worm from the Miao region, also known as the Lover's Gu. It is fed with the heart's blood and tears of longing between lovers. Once ingested, it will cause the lovers to fall deeply in love and never be separated, even in death." Gu Yun Shen paused for a moment: "Once you become the host of the Gu worm, you will never be able to get rid of it, even until death."
"If one party changes their mind, they will suffer excruciating pain and die suddenly."
Yu Wenxue shuddered: "That sounds dangerous, you should put it away quickly."
The moment her fingertips touched the back of his hand, Gu Yun Shen grabbed her wrist.
Their eyes met.
His eyes were dark and deep, as if veiled by a layer of frost.
It's unfathomable, yet it arouses curiosity.
Author's Note: Today, it's Gu, the seemingly innocent but actually manipulative green tea girl.
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